Air bubbles in pump basket

[FormerBromineUser]

My friend's pool (see below for info) seems to consistently get small, circulating air bubbles in her pump basket. When I put her skimmer shut-off to half for a bit, the basket returns to full with no bubbles. A few hours later, same thing. Is this symptomatic of something?

~15K IG vinyl 1hp pump, Jacuzzi 225L filter

[kelemvor]

Suction side leak. Could even be the O-Ring on the gasket lid if she's lucky.

[FormerBromineUser]

Oooh, thanks! I noticed the o-ring looked really dry.I tried to remove it to inspect it, but I couldn't even budge it! Will recommend getting a new one and then scrape away the old one, and replace. Sound like a plan?

[FormerBromineUser]

As an aside, it's funny. My own o-ring falls out every time I clean the basket. Pain in the patootie! Thank goodness I use skimmer socks!

[CarlD]

Oooh, thanks! I noticed the o-ring looked really dry.I tried to remove it to inspect it, but I couldn't even budge it! Will recommend getting a new one and then scrape away the old one, and replace. Sound like a plan?

Yup. It should be soft and pliable.

[Phillbo]

As an aside, it's funny. My own o-ring falls out every time I clean the basket. Pain in the patootie! Thank goodness I use skimmer socks!


Put some Pool and Spa Lube on it and it will hold it in place.

[FormerBromineUser]

Hey. Could one of you hydraulics guys chime in on this thread if you have anything to add? Pool/Spa connection question: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php/25963-Test-results-on-new-pool-in-Tucson?p=128012#post128012 Thanks!!!